A short rhyming verse written in calligraphy by Edward Johnston and mounted on board.
Calligraphic specimen by Edward Johnston
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- ReferenceGB 150 MS280
- Dates of Creation[20th century]
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description1 item
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Administrative / Biographical History
Edward Johnston (1872-1944) was born in Uruguay but grew up in England. After studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh he became interested in the art of ancient writing and studied at the British Museum, later becoming a teacher at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in London. Between 1901 and 1940 he also taught at the Royal College of Arts. In 1906 his book 'Writing and illuminating and lettering' was published and is considered to be one of the most influential books on calligraphy ever written. He was the founder and editor of 'The imprint' magazine first published 1913. In 1916 he collaborated with Eric Gill to produce a typeface for the London Underground's corporate identity.
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Custodial History
Former location: MSS 5/iii/7
Purchase recorded in the University Librarian's Annual Report 1965/66